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How to get fromLake Tekapo to Golden Bayby car, plane, train, shuttle, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Lake Tekapo to Golden Bay by car, plane, train, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Drive to Timaru, fly, train

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    1. Drive from Lake Tekapo to Timaru (TIU)car car
    2. Fly from Timaru (TIU) to Perth Airport (PER)plane plane TIU - PER
    3. Take the train from Perth Underground Stn Platform 2 to Lakelands Stn Platform 2train train
    16h 17m
    $353–1,351

  2. Tour to Christchurch International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Tekapo to Christchurchshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Perth Airport (PER)plane plane CHC - PER
    3. Take the train from Perth Underground Stn Platform 2 to Lakelands Stn Platform 2train train
    14h 40m
    $562–1,213

  3. Bus to Queenstown Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Tekapo to Frankton Bus Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Perth Airport (PER)plane plane ZQN - PER
    3. Take the train from Perth Underground Stn Platform 2 to Lakelands Stn Platform 2train train
    16h 28m
    $642–1,124

Timaru (TIU) to Perth Airport (PER) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration14hAverage Duration
Ticket$325Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,108.2 km
  • Duration: 16h 17m

What companies run services between Lake Tekapo, New Zealand and Golden Bay, WA, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Lake Tekapo to Golden Bay. However, you can drive to Timaru (TIU) airport, fly to Perth Airport (PER), walk to Airport Central Stn Platform 1, take the train to Perth Stn Platform 7, walk to Perth Underground Stn Platform 2, take the train to Lakelands Stn Platform 2, walk to Lakelands Stn Stand 6, then take the line 574 bus to Yanrey St After Karunjie Rd. Alternatively, you can take the shuttle to Christchurch, walk to Hereford St near Colombo St, take the line 8 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Perth Airport (PER), walk to Airport Central Stn Platform 1, take the train to Perth Stn Platform 7, walk to Perth Underground Stn Platform 2, take the train to Lakelands Stn Platform 2, walk to Lakelands Stn Stand 6, then take the line 574 bus to Yanrey St After Karunjie Rd.

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